3 Reasons to Practice Self-Compassion

If you’re reading this message, it’s safe to say you’re part of the ADRA family. This means that you probably don’t hesitate to step up and share your compassion with people in need around the world, as well as your family and friends. But, what about you? Do you practice the same compassion for yourself?  […]

Africa: ADRA’s Efforts for Resilience Through Gardening

For a project created to fight hunger, you might assume that the main goal would be to fill empty stomachs. But, the ultimate goal for ADRA’s food security work in this area is actually to grow resilience in the communities we serve, and one project delivered success like never before in 16 countries across Africa! […]

3 Reasons to Love the Gift of Love

We always love to hear from supporters about their favorite gifts from ADRA’s gift catalog. Some like to give animals on behalf of those they love, some give as a family to protect those who don’t have a family of their own, and some join together as a class or a church to give big, […]

Madagascar: How a Father Cares For His Family, No Matter the Circumstance

Why is hunger on the rise around the world? This is Sabomasy’s Story Sabomasy sits in front of his one-room hut and watches his children prepare supper. The older ones work steadily beside the pot of boiling water while the young ones wait by the fire, quietly anticipating their one meal of the day. By […]

Can You Use 100 Dollars?

Stephanie was raised in the Seventh-day Adventist Church and has been familiar with serving those in need through the church’s organizations all her life. Like so many Adventists, she grew up knowing her local Dorcas Society, and she learned about ADRA from an aunt and uncle who served with us overseas. Her heart for service […]

Eswatini: In the Midst of Adversity, Nomvula Maintains Hope

My Day by Nomvula Before Nomvula even sits down for her first lesson, the 14-year-old has already done two hours of chores, including 3 ½ miles of walking. Her morning continues and she devotes herself to her studies. It gives her purpose … and it distracts her from the grumbling in her belly. “I go […]

Supporter Spotlight: Doreen’s Story

ADRA supporter Doreen grew up on Saint Helena Island, a very small island in the Atlantic. One of the most isolated places in the world, the island has less than 5,000 habitants and is best known as the place where Napoleon Bonaparte spent his exile and eventually died. The island was the kind of place […]

Eswatini: Gina’s Story of Uncertain Survival

Have you heard of Eswatini? Gina is grateful for his life. The ten-year-old is too thin from chronic nutrition and when he has time to play, he rarely has the energy for it. He lives with his parents and six siblings in a one-bedroom home in a remote community. Gina says he feels lucky because, […]

Colombia: Essentials to a Good Life

Every day, Rufo and his wife Fanny head out very early in the morning. The couple who recently migrated to Colombia from Venezuela collect materials for recycling and hauling in the city they now call home, which is how they earn money. “We live on a daily income, even if it’s little, but we get […]